by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 15, 2023 | perfection
An observation about a common “fear”- “Atelophobia is the fear of imperfection. It is a specific type of phobia, an anxiety disorder characterized by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. With atelophobia, individuals tend to fear any type of...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Dec 18, 2022 | counseling, Facing fears
I am about to the point of banning the use of the word “anxiety” in my presence . It is a pervasive mental health diagnosis….with many DSM variations on the theme. As I pray about and explore issues with women in recovery either seeking medication or...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 22, 2022 | Facing fears, Faith
“FEAR GOD AND YOU WILL FEAR NOTHING ELSE,” GOV. RON DESANTIS 7:22/2021 I’m always surprised when I discover that many Christians don’t understand the biblical call to fear God. It doesn’t mean quake and quiver with trembling anticipation of being...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 31, 2021 | Trust
I will NOT quit…….. trusting that God has a plan. I will keep trying everything I can to keep the boat afloat in the storm ….. while we wait for that plan to become clear….. Including jettisoning the ballast, lowering the sails, breaking away...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 27, 2021 | scripture
Flawed Instruments 6/23/21 CBByrd I am such a flawed instrument of your love and grace, Lord…….. like David, in 2 Samuel 6. There are so many things here to observe about David that are unbecoming…. After he defeated the Philistines, he went marching off...